“It’s a big win for the kids here and for the teachers,” said Jeremy Hughes, superintendent in the Plymouth-Canton district, where voters approved a $114.5-million bond proposal that will allow the district to build a new middle school and purchase a digital device — such as a tablet, laptop or netbook — for every student and teacher. The vote totals: 10,727 voted yes, 5,770 voted no.

“We did everything we could to get the message out. We tried to be transparent and show all sides of the issue. And I think people responded,” Hughes said.

In Livonia, voters approved a $195-million bond proposal, 7,223-6,602. It will allow the district to renovate nearly every classroom in the district, upgrade technology and purchase school buses.

Madison (Heights) District Public Schools Superintendent Randy Speck said he is “really excited for the kids” after voters approved the district’s $11.4-million bond proposal, by a vote of 414-314.

“This was an investment for the kids in Madison by our local community. We’re very appreciative of the trust that they’re giving us.”

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Among the projects is the renovation and expansion of a former elementary school building that will soon serve all elementary students in the district.

Other highlights of school-related proposals on the ballot today in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties:

■ Berkley School District: Voters approved a proposal to renew 18 mills for 10 years for operating expenses. Vote totals: 2,222 yes, 473 no. They also approved a proposal to renew 0.7367 mill for 10 years to maintain a fund that pays for major repairs and building improvements. Vote totals: 2,206 yes, 491 no.

■ Center Line Public Schools: Voters approved a proposal to renew 16.5354 mills against all principal residences and 18 mills on all other property for general operating purposes. Vote totals: 1,371 yes, 942 no.

■ Richmond Community Schools: Voters rejected a $12.9-million bond proposal that would have paid for technology updates, classroom additions and remodeling, major renovations, new school buses and security upgrades. Vote totals: 1,127 no, 950 yes.

■ South Redford School District: Voters approved a proposal to allow the district to levy 2.6138 mills for 14 years to offset Headlee Amendment reductions. Vote totals: 678 yes, 380 no.

■ West Bloomfield School District: Voters approved a proposal that would allow the district to increase the tax rate by 1.25 mills for 14 years to create a fund that would allow the district to pay for major repairs and building improvements. The owner of a home with a market value of $200,000 (a taxable value of $100,000) is estimated to pay an additional $125 a year in school taxes. Vote totals: 2,224 yes, 2,034 no.